How Many People Are Named Verl?

Complete statistics for the name Verl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Verl
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Verl is a rare, old-fashioned name that's been around for generations; only 581 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 567,525 Americans; most folks named Verl are over 60, with the peak year being 1918 when 96 babies were given this name.

~581
Living in US
1 in 567,525
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Earl
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Traditional
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

581
Worldwide Bearers
#142,500
Global Rank
🇫🇷 France
1
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
572 (98%)
♀ Female
10 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 94
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
85
Would be 30–60 (3%)
2,643
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 2,728 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Verl Through the Generations

Verl, a name steeped in history, has seen its heyday and now stands as a testament to bygone eras. With only 2,728 births recorded throughout history, it's a name that's become increasingly rare, with just 581 individuals bearing it today. The majority of those named Verl are over 60, reflecting a strong generational skew towards older adults, with the peak year of popularity being 1918 when 96 babies were christened with this moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Utah 304
Idaho 84
Kansas 81
Iowa 63
Missouri 44
Ohio 40
Oklahoma 39
Indiana 30
Illinois 28
Michigan 25

✨ Similar Names to Verl

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Verl's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Verl

How Many People Have the Name Verl?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 581 people in the United States currently share the name Verl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 567,525 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Verl a Common or Rare Name?

Verl is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Verl Mean?

Verl means "creative variant of Earl" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Verl in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Verl Most Popular?

The name Verl reached peak popularity in 1918, with 96 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Verl?

Approximately 581 people named Verl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,728. That works out to roughly 1 in 567,525 Americans.

Is Verl a rare name?

Verl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 567,525 Americans has this name.

What does the name Verl mean?

Verl means "creative variant of Earl" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Verl more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Verl are male and 2% are female.

When was Verl most popular?

Verl peaked in 1918 with 96 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US581
All-Time Births2,728
1 in X1 in 567,525
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age94
Peak Year1918
World Rank#142,500
Male %98%
Female %2%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.